For many service men and women, the battle is over, but the ink lives
on. Thousands have chosen to commemorate their military service through
tattoos, a custom as old as war paint itself. Yet military tattoos go
far beyond the usual anchor and eagle clichés, and are often as complex
and varied as the military experience. For the first time, documentary
photographer Kyle Cassidy has sought out veterans who marked their
military service with a tattoo and they are shown here in all their
glory: fresh, faded, sometimes intertwined with wounds, physical and
otherwise. And the stories behind these tattoos, both conventional and
surprising, are just as engaging. In a transient world, with shifting
enemies, mores, leaders, and friends, this is a testament to the values
of a permanent commemoration. The unique journey into each service man
and woman's story will captivate you. Not only is this book a great
resource for history and military buffs, but it is also a great
reference for tattoo artists.